Does this skill support horizontal scaling for real-time apps?

Yes, it includes implementation patterns for using Redis adapters to synchronize events across multiple server instances, ensuring scalability.

Can I use this to build a live chat application?

Absolutely. It provides logic for room management, authentication middleware, and message persistence patterns specifically suited for chat.

What protocols are supported by this skill?

The skill focuses on WebSockets (ws), Socket.IO, and Server-Sent Events (SSE) for various real-time communication needs.

How does it handle lost connections?

It provides client-side logic for automatic reconnection with exponential backoff and message queuing to prevent data loss during network interruptions.

Real-Time Systems Development

Name: Real-Time Systems Development
Author: miles990

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API Development

Implements robust WebSocket, Socket.IO, and event-driven architectures for low-latency data synchronization and live communication.

About

This skill equips Claude with specialized knowledge for architecting and implementing high-performance real-time communication systems. It provides production-ready patterns for Node.js server implementations, client-side reconnection logic, and horizontal scaling strategies using Redis adapters. From basic WebSocket handling to complex Socket.IO namespaces and React-based real-time state management, this skill ensures best practices for message delivery, room management, and secure bi-directional data flow.

Key Features

Horizontal scaling configurations using Redis pub/sub adapters
Production-grade Node.js WebSocket and Socket.IO server implementations
1 GitHub stars
Robust client-side reconnection logic with exponential backoff
Real-time UI integration patterns using custom React hooks
Room-based broadcasting and namespace management patterns

Use Cases

Building collaborative multi-user applications like shared editors or whiteboards
Implementing real-time monitoring dashboards and live notification engines
Developing live chat systems with typing indicators and presence detection

About

Key Features

Horizontal scaling configurations using Redis pub/sub adapters
Production-grade Node.js WebSocket and Socket.IO server implementations
1 GitHub stars
Robust client-side reconnection logic with exponential backoff
Real-time UI integration patterns using custom React hooks
Room-based broadcasting and namespace management patterns

Use Cases

Building collaborative multi-user applications like shared editors or whiteboards
Implementing real-time monitoring dashboards and live notification engines
Developing live chat systems with typing indicators and presence detection